"Long Dog" Dachshund Scarf – A Whimsical Crochet Project

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"Long Dog" Dachshund Scarf – Complete Step-by-Step Pattern

1. Gathering Your Supplies

To get that dense, warm fabric for the scarf body and a sturdy head, a worsted weight acrylic or wool blend is perfect.

• Yarn: Worsted weight (Size 4) yarn.
  • Brown: Main color (approx. 300–400g). You need a lot for the length!
  • Black: Tiny amount (for the nose and eyes).
  • Red: Tiny amount (for the collar).
• Hook: 4.0 mm (US G/6) or 4.5 mm (US 7).
• Notions:
  • 10-12 mm black safety eyes (2).
  • Poly-fil stuffing (for the head).
  • Tapestry needle.
  • Scissors.
  • Stitch markers.
• Finished Size: Approx. 120 cm (48 inches) long (excluding head).

What you'll master: Combining flat crochet (scarf) with 3D amigurumi (head), and creating a character accessory.

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2. Abbreviations & Special Techniques

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• hdc: Half double crochet (used for the scarf body for a nice drape).
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (2 sc crocheted together invisibly)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring
• BLO: Back loop only

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3. The Scarf Body (The "Sausage")

This is the long, rectangular part of the dog. We will use Half Double Crochet (hdc) for a texture that looks a bit like knitting and is very warm.

• Foundation: With Brown yarn, Ch 15 (this determines the width of the dog's back).
• Row 1: Hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook and each ch across. Turn. (13 hdc)
• Rows 2–100 (or desired length): Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each st across. Turn.
  • Note: Keep your tension even! This will take a while, so put on a movie.
• Finishing: Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the head later.

What you'll master: Creating a long, consistent fabric panel.

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4. The Head (3D Amigurumi)

We will work the head separately and sew it on for easier stuffing. We start at the nose.

• R1 (Snout Base): Ch 8. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working down the opposite side: sc in next 5 ch, 2 sc in last ch. (16 sts)
• R2-5: Sc in each st around. (16 sts) [4 rows]
  • Note: This creates the long snout.
• R6 (Head Expansion): (3 sc, inc) x 4. (20 sts)
• R7: (4 sc, inc) x 4. (24 sts)
• R8: (5 sc, inc) x 4. (28 sts)
• R9-12: 28 sc (28) [4 rows]
  • Eye Placement: Insert safety eyes between R10 and R11, spaced about 6-8 stitches apart.
• R13: (5 sc, dec) x 4. (24 sts)
• R14: (4 sc, dec) x 4. (20 sts)
  • Stuffing: Stuff the head firmly, especially the snout.
• R15: (3 sc, dec) x 4. (16 sts)
• Finishing: Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through front loops to close the hole at the back of the head.

What you'll master: Shaping a complex head structure (snout to skull).

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5. The Ears (Brown, Make 2)

Dachshunds are famous for their long, floppy ears.

• Instructions: Ch 25.
• Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, hdc in next 2, dc in next 15, hdc in next 2, sc in last ch.
• Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Work sc evenly down the opposite side of the chain to create a long, thin oval.
• Finishing: Fasten off, leaving a tail. Do not stuff.

What you'll master: Creating long, flat shapes.

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6. The Legs & Tail

Legs (Make 4):

• Instructions: Ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (5 sc).
• Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc across.
• Finishing: Fasten off. These are little nubs.

Tail:

• Instructions: Ch 10. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across.
• Finishing: Fasten off.

The Collar (Red):

• Instructions: Ch 20 (measure around the "neck" of the scarf). Sc across. Fasten off.

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7. Assembly & The Magic of Details

Now for the most rewarding part: bringing your Long Dog to life!

1. Attach Head: Position the 3D head at one short end of the long scarf body. Using your long tails, sew the head securely to the scarf. Make sure it's centered.
2. Attach Ears: Sew the long ears to the sides of the head, just behind the eyes. Let them flop down over the scarf body.
3. Attach Legs:
   • Sew two legs to the sides of the scarf, just below the head (front legs).
   • Sew two legs to the sides of the scarf, near the opposite end (back legs).
4. Attach Tail: Sew the small tail to the very end of the scarf, opposite the head.
5. The Collar: Wrap the red strip around the "neck" (where the head meets the scarf) and sew the ends together to form a loop.
6. Face Details: If you didn't use safety eyes, embroider black eyes. Embroider a black nose at the very tip of the snout.

What you'll master: Multi-step assembly and character styling.

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Final Section: Where to Go from Here

Congratulations! You’ve just crafted a whimsical "Long Dog" Scarf. This project is incredibly fun and makes a perfect gift for dog lovers.

From here, try experimenting with different colors! You could make a "Black and Tan" dachshund using black yarn with brown paws and snout, or a "Dapple" version using variegated yarn. You could even make a cat version with a long body and pointy ears. Happy crocheting, and stay warm!